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Tragedy of Prince Rupert

Twin-stick bullet hell with a balloon that dives underwater

Spytihněv · Released Jul 26, 2017

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Reviews
Very Positive
91% of 65
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
7 years ago
Feb 24, 2019
Minimum PC
OpenGL 3.0 compatible + 1…
2 GB RAM · 0.4 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Tragedy of Prince Rupert?

A single-player, side-view shooter in a steampunk setting, starring Prince Rupert of the Rhine. You pilot a hot-air balloon through an open world spanning sea, sky, and space, shooting early flying machines and warships while searching for secrets and unlocking crew members and background story.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy dodging dense bullet patterns while aiming independently
  • +you like exploration mixed with puzzles

Not for you if...

  • −you want a lengthy, story-led campaign

What players say

91% of 65 reviews are positive

Players praise the art style and the story fragments they uncover. The most consistent complaint is that the game barely explains its mechanics; some players also find the shooting aimless.

Screenshots and trailer

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Tragedy of Prince Rupert system requirements

Minimum: OpenGL 3.0 compatible + 1…, 2 GB RAM, 0.4 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP
Processor
Intel Core i5
Graphics
OpenGL 3.0 compatible + 1 GB VRAM
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
380 MB available space

Does Tragedy of Prince Rupert have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Tragedy of Prince Rupert run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
38
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English, Czech, German, Polish, Italian, French.

Does Tragedy of Prince Rupert use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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